Matt, Cheryl, and Dave talk about fitness becoming more performative, Nike’s new looks, HYROX influencers, and whether saying you “did HYROX” after a relay is a little misleading. Then Kris Rugloski joins the show to talk about finishing the Mongol Derby, a 1,000km, 10-day horse race across Mongolia. She explains how riders draw new horses…

Why Ryan is skipping DC to race HYROX Acapulco.What Ryan needs to do to qualify for the Elite 15 in Hamburg.The birth of the “Mid 15” nickname.HYROX prize money, athlete investment, and the new Elite Series.Judging controversies and why race-altering calls matter most.The packed 2026/27 North American HYROX calendar.Why HYROX course times are not always…

Kevin Bubbles Gregory joins Matt, Dave and Cheryl. DEKA Philadelphia, including attendance, judging, and Josh Gonzalez’s podium streakPrize money from the canceled DEKA New York event moving to RaleighAtlanta’s upcoming DEKA Ultra World Championship and prize moneyThe new DEKA EMEA ChampionshipHYROX’s new volunteer portal and reward-point systemHYROX’s new Core Head Judge and Event Head Judge…

A packed episode featuring three very different conversations. Eddie Hertzman of Athletech News joins to discuss building a media empire from an anonymous newsletter and the flood of institutional money into fitness and wellness. Then Matt reconnects with actor Aaron “Rock” Dozier, who played Roy Stalin in the cult classic Better Off Dead, to talk…

The cancellation of HYROX’s cruise Elite Series race and why wind may not be the whole story.Which Elite 15 athletes were reportedly asked to attend the cruise and why that is a tough commitment before Hamburg.HYROX’s new Elite Series prize structure and why athletes are questioning the total payouts.Vivian Tafuto speaks out about athlete license…

Simon “Evil Twin” and Steven Rayner join the show to discuss: CrossFit Masters coverage and frustration with the FloElite broadcast.Simon explains his work as a HYROX Master Judge and judging across CrossFit and weightlifting.How judging standards should differ between Elite 15, Pro, and mass participation athletes.The balance between strict standards, encouragement, and a positive race…

Matt and Clayton race DEKA Mile teams.DEKA’s shirts, medals, and Spartan branding.Kevin’s 10-race DEKA Boston weekend.The cancelled DEKA New York event and missing prize money.DEKA Boston’s volunteer, production, and judging issues.Whether DEKA can fix its event format.HYROX ticket demand and RoxRadar.The rumored HYROX Elite Series schedule, including Bangkok, Las Vegas, and Lyon.BTWE, China’s new fitness…

Andrea Ferroni answers HYROX judging questions: HYROX’s new Core Head Judge program explained.Why the role may be difficult for judges with full-time jobs.Why HYROX needs more local teams as the schedule expands.The coming HYROX Head Judge course.Overjudging, standardization, and social media criticism.Why the new Burpee Broad Jump rule could be a nightmare.How often athletes actually…

Matt and Dave cover as much as they can in one hour. Cheryl is off this week. We talked for a few minutes and forgot to record. So you get the best of what we can give you in hour before Dave had to take his son to the airport. 00:00 HTX testing and the…

DEKA Chicago production improvements and attendance.Lauren Weeks races doubles with Kevin Gregory.DEKA participation, growth, and gym challenges.New DEKA Gym vs. Gym competition explained.Qualification deadline changes frustrate affiliates.DEKA’s new bike and machine updates.LT Games registration confusion.HYROX ticket alerts with RocksRadar.Rumored HYROX North America schedule coming this week.HYROX launching a formal Head Judge program. Today’s episode is…